The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-03-19

surpassed One organ of the Democratic party is
accused of killing of" the aspirations OF carrols
candidates. Silence may be one method, but there
are Others which travel in disguise and assume
more attractive shape, but which intended to ac
complish the same end. One organ Of the Demo-
cratic party IS also accused of damning with faint
praise aud praising only by damning" We have
lately discovered that people dstort the use of
praise into means of damnation, and the louder
the praise the deeper the damnation. Let US look
at the relative positions Of these two papers in this
discussion
Chas. B. Roberts is a candidate for Governor. One
organ of the Democratic party is silent in his behalf
therefore it is against chas B. Roberts for Governor
not see by what principle of logic or process
of reasoning the above conclusion follows from the
premises.
Let us look at another syllogism
Chas. B. Roberts is a candidate for Governor. One
organ of the Democratic party is for Frank Brown
for Governor therefore. It is against Chas. B. Rob
erls for Governor.
The conclusiveness 0fthis needs no defence.
Is there any doubt to which is guilty of an at
tempted political murder Of Mr.. Robertsg
Carroll county unfortunately, has tive aspirants
for the Gubematorial nomination upon the Demo-
cratic ticket Which is entitled to its support? We
are proud that Frank Brown is of Carroll county.
His wealth proelaims him from the mountains of
Allegheny TO the sands that deck the sea shore He
became candidate forGoyernor. Anewspaper was
imported for the purpose of announcing his candi-
daey and advocating his cause. Does it not betray
of weakness at home9 or is it that his emf
nent ability has escaped the notice of his friends as
home and foreigners necessary to remind that
We have mana rustic gentleman-compe.ent to
be Governor OF the State? Or has his popularity
been an unknown quantity, until people from
another quarter of the State import themselves for
the purpose ftellingus that Frank Brown is pop
ular among US aud we didn't know il? Or Is tbs
Carroll county mas been for Frank Brown for Gov
ernor and didn'trealize it-and If some kind friend
from afar. had not stepped in to bring the hidden
truth to light might have lived in entire ignor
anee Of II, until it was too late
Oh how ignorant we must be; but we have been
happy in ignorance. and from this let peo-
pie learn the sautary lesson where ignorance is:
bliss, It's folly to be wise" We have often heard Of
the precoeiousness of youth, and of men of broad
and comprehensive views, who could take in. at a
single glance, situation filled with complications.
But here is unparalleled example, where dis
Germs that which never existed. and after an &C.
quaintOnee of six weeks understands the prefer
enees wishes and inclinations of the people among
whom 1t has come, better than they do themselves.
We are also proud that Chas B. Roberts Is of Car
roll county His ability. his sterling WORTH the f.
deity with which he has filled the Offices of public
trust that have been reposed in him have won for
him the esteem and confidence of the people of the
state oil Maryland He is candidate for Governor
Although the only Democratic organ in town at
one llne was engaged IN the business oil isidious-
~ kiihng MN on no paperwas imported Accord
ing 10 the praehce ana logic OF the other size, MS
neglect to do so Is TO be regarded as withdrawal
from the contest and nm acknowledgements that his
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h.iess ior inc oniee "ouiu never DC AhoWh Doeslt
require an organ to "toot his horn" to induce the
neonle IN esnouse his cause9
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VI pruning u! the example Vi tue otner sue, go
around, grasping the hands OF people lie never saw